Program Manager

Envision Technology, an innovative small business providing advanced electro-optical solutions for defense applications, seeks a Program Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing highly complex EO/IR programs and providing execution leadership throughout the new product development lifecycle, from capture management and concept development to full-rate production. The Program Manager is a liaison between the customer and the new product development team, and ensures all stakeholders’ objectives are achieved, including technical, programmatic and financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Capture new programs and lead proposal efforts.
• Point of contact for the customer and within the organization of assigned programs.
• Provide technical and execution leadership of highly technical programs while working with the various engineering disciplines assigned to the program.
• Develop and track Integrated Master Schedules, including critical path.
• Identify and mitigate risk to achieve program objectives.
• Develop and track budgets.
• Ensure new product developments are aligned with customer technical, programmatic, regulatory, and other requirements.
• Material procurement authorization and tracking.
• Work decisively and independently to achieve program goals, while working closely with peers who are assigned to the program.
• Ensure quality control throughout the new product development lifecycle to maintain expected performance standards.
• Communicate program status to the engineering team, leadership team, and customer.
• Contribute to the company’s product roadmap development for EO/IR and related products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific or engineering field, with 5+ years of exposure to complex electro-optical systems for military applications.
• Experience with laser systems, night vision/imaging systems, and target location systems is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with system integration, test and troubleshooting.
• Creative thinker with outstanding problem-solving skills during planning and execution of programs.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to drive self and the team to meet program goals/objectives.
• Proactive data analysis for informed decision making.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to interact with customers, suppliers, and other external personnel.

Additional Information:

• Applicant must be a US Person.
• Travel within the US or internationally to customer locations may be required occasionally to support product testing or design reviews.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position will have access to information and items protected under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and must therefore be a “U.S. person” as that term is defined under ITAR, 22 CFR 120.62.